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Recently, a dear friend to the Atlanta Rollergirls and an epically talented photographer, passed away.  Frank Mullen was a husband and father, and what we called an OG of the Atlanta Rollergirls.  He supported our league since the very beginning and helped to make it what it is today.  Not only did he make us look good with incredible photos, but he also made us feel good by being such a great friend.
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One of my leaguemates was kind enough to show this to me today, and I thought I would share it with our readers:

 

Recently, a disappointing news source decided not to cover the National WFTDA tournament due to the fact that "we don't consider roller derby a sport,"says the Sports Editor of The Oregonian (Portland Newspaper).  After much flack from many rollergirls nationwide, The Oregonian has decided to put up a poll to ask their readers how they feel about roller derby.  The percentage voting for roller derby as a sport is already off the charts. Go vote, make it look even more ridiculous.
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Hello fellow derby lovers!  Please go vote for this wonderful announcer from Providence Roller Derby.  Let's show our volunteers how much we love them, by getting Dan White his very own show!  He's running to host a new show on FOX.
 
http://www.wpri.com/generic/entertainment/ent_other_3/the_rhode_show

We are very excited to be a part of the Atlanta Rollergirls Srimmage-a-thon, Scattered, Smothered and Southern.  We'll be there all day taking pictures and talking to all the fancy derby ladies.  I'll even be there strapping on some skates and playing along with my vegetarian sisters.  If you're planning on coming, make sure you stop by and say hello at the FRACTURE Magazine table.  I'll entice you by hinting that there might be some goodies available!

The beginning of the end has started! Detroit, Charm City, Boston, and Madison are advancing to the second round.  There hasn't been any amazing upsets yet, but you never know what this weekend has in store.  Make sure you watch the live feed on Derby News Network.
 
http://www.ustream.tv/channel/dnn-wftda-east-regionals-2008-livestream-(derby-i

Thank you to all who entered, but of course only three could take home the prize.  Congratulations to:
 
Juliette Lewdness
 
BB Bad Blood
 
Pixie Rocket
 
Have fun at the Eastern Regionals, and make sure to brag about how you got free weekend passes from FRACTURE Magazine!

So now we know which teams are travelling to Portland in November.  It is officially B.A.D. Rollergirls, Duke City Rollergirls, Rat City Rollergirls, and TXRG.  The most amazing part of the weekend, was of course the upset of Duke City to win out over the number one team Kansas City!  The games were amazing, and every girl worked their butts off.  Each team should be proud of themselves for being apart of derby history.  Now let's see what the Eastern Regionals have in store for us.

Of course you should go to Derby News Network to get up to the minute news, but we just wanted everyone to know that we are watching and biting our nails the entire time.  So far today we have:
 
(6w) Rocky Mountain 141, (11w) Houston 116
 
(5w) Rose City 114, (12w) Denver 61
 
(7w) Tucson 112, (10w) Dallas 52
 
(9w) Duke City 138, (8w) Pikes Peak 99
 
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Okay ladies and gentlemen, we've been up and running for two whole months.  While we plan on expanding and we have many great ideas for new content, we would like to hear from you.  Do you have an awesome idea for an article?  A really cool event coming up in your area?  Do you think we suck, and you want to spit on us?  Whatever you've got, throw it at us.  You can reply to this blog with a comment or you can email me directly at siouxsie@fracturemag.com.